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Santam Family History

Santam Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Santa, Salaam, Ranta, Santos, Santry, Sante, Sant, Sanna, Hannam

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Where is the Santam family from?

You can see how Santam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Santam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Santam families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Santam's in USA. California had the highest population of Santam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Santam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Santam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santam census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Santam. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Santam. For the veterans among your Santam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santam lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1994, in the United States, Santam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Santam in 1988 was 53, and 57 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Santam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Santam ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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